Photographer's Note

Because of the high temperatures lately (about 30 degrees Celsius), we've marched into summer with only few days of spring. So, my wish to be on a beach is closer to be real :D
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This was taken in Cascais, Portugal. The town is surrounded by popular beaches, such as Guincho Beach to the west, and the lush Sintra mountains to the north. Some of its shoreline is cliff-y, attracting tourists for its seascapes and other natural sights such as the Boca do Inferno. It is also becoming a popular golf destination, with over 10 golf courses nearby. Surfing, sailing, windsurfing, and kitesurfing are also popular in the region around Cascais due to favourable weather, wind, and sea conditions. In 2007, Cascais was the official host of the ISAF World Championship in sailing for dinghies and racing yachts.

Hello Daniel,
I am glad it is warm where you are, here it is dry and bright but generally quite cold except for the odd day in between. A pleasant reminder of the summer in this well presented composition. I like the point of view and the choice of the vertical format; both help emphasise the graphical lines of the parasols. Nicely lit with good colours and sharpness.

Hi Daniel
another great shot from your trip to Portugal.
what actually caught my attention was the umbrella with the white and green circles, it stands out well with all the white umbrellas :)
as you say....bring on the heat!!
lovely warmth and colors in this photo
cheers
craig

Hi Daniel
a shot full of appeal, especially as it is a good 20 degrees lower here on the south coast of England :-(. Sun is shining but the wind is blowing from the north yet again - so freezing unless sheltered. A glorious beach scene that looks idyllic and beautiful. A perfect execution and presentation.

Hi Daniel, lovely view of this beautiful beach, very well captured with a great pov, in this very good and nice photo. A lovely image of an interesting place. Very good sharpness, depth and quality. A nice, good job perfectly done, congratulations my friend. Thanks for sharing this beautiful work.

Hello Daniel,
The beach looks a bit crowded but it is very nicely situated and the colours of the photo are superb. I wouldn't mind something like this in spite of the relative crowds. At least it's about 10-12 degrees in southern Sweden now, so maybe spring has arrived.
Best regards,
Gert

Hi Daniel,
I miss the summer hot days and looking at your post is a pleasure for me. Very well seen and executed scene with amazing saturation effect which makes the view extremely attractive. TFS. Like it!

Very nice and colourful beach scene. The POV is well-chosen and I really enjoy the way the parasols form diagonal lines. Also a really fine composition with the inclusion of rocks, the beach the sea, sky and the buildings. Excellent colours and sharpness. TFS and have a nice day!

Hello
th summer is coming and this beach reminds of
this,shot with brightness and lightness
nice summer postcard with delicate details
I like this point of view and the vertical
format,thanks for sharing this pleasant
atmosphere with us
regards
have a nice evening
Costantino

Hello Daniel,
you enclosed so much interesting information in this vertical frame, everything's arranged in a very elegant and comprehensive way. The description is aided by a most effective sense of depth and a superb clarity that gives us a very vivid impression of details and textures. The strong light hasn't compromised the quality of the picture at all, you've captured its warmth really well. Excellent light and contrast management has offered lovely vivacious colours. I like very much how you've captured the details and atmosphere under the parasols. Congratulations and thank you!
All the best, have a lovely day,
Ourania